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MV56 ZXU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,975 mi
Last recorded34,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,975 miles

ADVISE exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,903 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 24,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 22,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,309 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 18,309 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper smears screen slightly

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

partial test to nearside rear seat belt due to child safety seat

Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,792 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,732 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 8,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,494 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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MV56 ZXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV56 ZXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV56 ZXU registered?

MV56 ZXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MV56 ZXU safe to buy?

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